samkeen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Sold pending the usual [size=3]Devon Custom 5 string fretless[/size] I've owned this bass for around 2 years now and it's been lovely. I've recently had the jack socket replaced and the neck redressed by the guys at the Gallery - it plays like a dream.Only selling this as I've recently bought an EUB which is providing me with the tone I need. She's just sitting in the case, so time to move her on Text mostly taken from Eubassix's original thread (who I got the bass from): High-end (handmade) bass which is extremely light and comfortable, with a slim, easy neck. The body (top) is quilted maple with slight burl to it and the core (rear) is lightly figured koa. The neck is three piece maple and the fingerboard Brazilian rosewood. The bass has seen little use and remains in great condition. Currently tuned E to C and fitted with excellent TI strings Features: · Bartolini MM (bridge position with coil-tapping switch) and J (neck position) pickups standard. · Bartolini NSTMB 18v.-3 electronics with volume, pickup balance, concentric bass/treble, mid and 3-way mid-EQ swift switch. · 24 fret(less), 5 bolt-on 3-piece maple neck, fretless (lined - maple) · Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. · 35" scale · String spacing: 9mm(nut)-16mm(F24)-19mm(Bridge). 1-3/4" Nut · Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines. · Black hardware. · Dual battery box for quick battery change. · Upgrade body wood: figured Koa · Optional upgrade top - curly maple (thick section) + matching headstock cap. · Hipshot "A" bridge made of premium quality aluminum · Wooden rear cavity cover with trim-pot access · All bolts are threaded-insert (no screws - neck & rear cover) · Thomastik-Infeld Strings · Weight: only 8.2 lbs. - I have a hardcase for this (seen in the photos, a bit battered but works fine!) Dings: The only signs of wear and tear are the normal button rash and a small area on the truss access cover where a previous owner has tried to force it open. Very small issue, see pictures. Link: [url="http://www.devonguitars.com"]http://www.devonguitars.com[/url] I finally have some soundclips - not very good quality I'm afraid! Just through an iphone. There's some buzzing from the iphone and it's a bit cold and tinny, but it gives you an idea of the pickup variations and a limited idea of the sound of this beastie. [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/quick-demo-of-pickup-options"]http://soundcloud.co...-pickup-options[/url] (quick demo of pickup options) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/front-pickup-only"]http://soundcloud.co...ont-pickup-only[/url] (front singlecoil only) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup"]http://soundcloud.co...ups-rear-pickup[/url] (blend, rear pickup in dual coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup-1"]http://soundcloud.co...s-rear-pickup-1[/url] (blend, rear pickup in single coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-dual-coil"]http://soundcloud.co...-only-dual-coil[/url] (rear pickup in single coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-set-to"]http://soundcloud.co...kup-only-set-to[/url] (rear pickup in dual coil mode) thanks for looking Edited November 5, 2011 by samkeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I've had a good play on this very bass and it's truly wonderful! Not to mention the fact that Sam is a very reasonable and honest guy. Good luck sellin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Cheers Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 New week bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 le bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) bump for new pics and final price reduction Edited September 9, 2011 by samkeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I remember this one from previous thread, but in the mean time i've had a luthier build me a 5 string fretless ^^ Really looks like a NICE piece of bass... Any soundclips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 [quote name='k-sad' post='1367944' date='Sep 9 2011, 06:31 PM']I remember this one from previous thread, but in the mean time i've had a luthier build me a 5 string fretless ^^ Really looks like a NICE piece of bass... Any soundclips?[/quote] I'm having a custom build made at the moment, so I understand, but you've missed out I don't have any clips at the moment, but I'll try to get some sorted over the next few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 If only it didnt have fret markers .... for some reason I dont like the look of a fretless with markers. Other than that it looks like a fantastic intrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='bassman7755' post='1368764' date='Sep 10 2011, 06:03 PM']If only it didnt have fret markers .... for some reason I dont like the look of a fretless with markers. Other than that it looks like a fantastic intrument [/quote] The fret lines are maple - I understand that you can stain them to a very similar colour to the rosewood, so don't let that stop you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi all, finally got some soundclips up - sorry, just iphone mic quality! [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/quick-demo-of-pickup-options"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/quick-demo-of-pickup-options[/url] (blend of pickups) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/front-pickup-only"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/front-pickup-only[/url] (front singlecoil only) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup[/url] (blend, rear pickup in dual coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup-1"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/blend-of-pickups-rear-pickup-1[/url] (blend, rear pickup in single coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-dual-coil"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-dual-coil[/url] (rear pickup in single coil mode) [url="http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-set-to"]http://soundcloud.com/samkeenbass/rear-pickup-only-set-to[/url] (rear pickup in dual coil mode) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 If anyone seriously interested wants to look/try this bass out, you're more than welcome. A fairly unknown manufacturer over here I know but the sound quality and looks of it are second to none! The kettle's always on and you never know there may even be a digestive or shortbread around too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Shame I've just bought a new bass (or have arranged to do so on Saturday) as I've liked the look of this for ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Would also consider a trade for a high end 5 string jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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